‘267 HIV/AIDS cases reported in armed forces this year’

A total of 267 HIV/AIDS cases were reported in armed forces till August this year comparing to last year's 361, the Lok Sabha was told.

A total of 267 HIV/AIDS cases were reported in armed forces till August this year comparing to last year’s 361, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.

Replying to a question, Defence Minister A K Antony also said 10 Immuno Deficiency Centres were established in selected military hospitals across the country to deal with cases of HIV/AIDS.

“These centres provide investigation, treatment and follow up of all HIV positive persons in the armed forces,” he said.

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The Defence Minister said the centres are set up with latest medical equipment and facilities for detection and treatment of HIV/AIDS cases.

“In these centres, anti-retroviral therapy is provided free to the patients till the individual is in service after which the medicines are supplied through the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme,” he said.

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